Markal Paint-Riter® Valve Action® Paint Markers require very little pressure to release the specially formulated spirit based opaque paint from the metal barrel. These marks are Xylene free, very fast drying, fade and ultra-violet resistant, similar to an ink marker, but with the opacity of paint. Works best on hard, smooth surfaces, like Steel and iron; Plastic; Glass; Pipes and tubes; Rubber and tyres; Cloth and fabric (textiles).